Jan 19, 2014 article: next 370Z

Jordo!

I seem to recall an article that noted Nissan wasn't really in a position to develop the Z as radically different from the Q50 -- I'm not expecting huge differences, but possibly the loss of 100 or so lbs.

As for motor, I could see them pulling a Hyundai and offering a half decent turbo 4 and for more $$$ a N/A V6.

I don't know about the Merc engines -- I thought those were all diesel, and so more oriented towards a Euro market.

Whatever they put in there, it will NOT be slower or handle worse than the current model, so I wouldn't worry too much about it.

As to the FT-1, I kind of expect Toyota to tone it waaaaaay down and sticker it around 40 - 50K, making it a good bit more pricey than the Z35, but also placing it temptingly within the ball park, especially if it carries the legendary Supra badge and can get out of its own way.

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cheshirecat

Negative- it's petrol.

On a different note, here's further proof that there's plenty of power to be had from a FI 4 cylinder:


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Jan. 27, 2014

Nissan Unveils Revolutionary Engine

1.5-liter three-cylinder turbo produces 400 horsepower from a 40kg engine
More power per kilo than a Formula 1 engine
New technical partnership with Total lubricants revealed

Nissan Unveils Revolutionary Engine to Complement Electric ZEOD RC Powerplant - Nissan Online Newsroom

Z_ealot

Well that certainly takes the wind out of Mercedes recent accomplishments with their new turbo 4 cylinder lol